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Jake Ferguson Returns Against Colts
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's Week 9 game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Joseph Hoyt. Nick Harris reported that Ferguson went to the medical tent, and the reason for the evaluation was unclear. Ferguson entered the game with a questionable designation after spraining his ankle against Arizona in Week 8. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday and was limited Friday. Before going to the tent, Ferguson gave Dallas the lead early in the second quarter with a 10-yard touchdown catch from Dak Prescott on fourth-and-two.
Source: Joseph Hoyt
Source: Joseph Hoyt
Rayan Rupert Active, Caleb Love and Tacko Fall Inactive vs. Chicago
Sixers two-way statuses today @ Chicago, I am told:
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) November 8, 2026
ACTIVE: Rayan Rupert
INACTIVE: Caleb Love, Tacko Fall
Sixers have 73 games of two-way availability left while under 15 players. Rupert has 41 games left, Love has 44 games left and Fall has 48 games left.
Fantasy analysis coming soon
Patrick Mahomes Returns After Injury Scare Against Jets
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (arm) returned for the team's next offensive drive after taking a sack late in the second quarter of Sunday's Week 9 game against the New York Jets. Mike Garafolo reported that Mahomes was holding his right arm after Jets edge rusher David Bailey brought him down. It was Bailey's second strip-sack of the drive, and Will McDonald IV recovered the fumble for New York. Before the hit, Mahomes had completed 10 of 14 passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns, both to Kenneth Walker.
Source: Matt McMullen
Source: Matt McMullen
Patrick Mahomes Holding His Right Arm in Pain, Walking Off the Field
Patrick Mahomes is hurt. Holding his right arm after getting sacked by David Bailey.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 8, 2026
Fantasy analysis coming soon
Kyle Pitts Sr.'s Fantasy Floor Remains Low
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. lost two third-down catches to penalties in Madrid. Offensive holding erased a 19-yard gain, and an illegal shift wiped out a 15-yarder. Pitts had one catch for eight yards at halftime and finished with three catches on five targets for 23 yards and 5.3 PPR points in Atlanta's 34-17 Week 9 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Charlie Woerner caught Michael Penix Jr.'s only touchdown pass from a yard out on Atlanta's opening drive. RotoBaller's weekend PPR rankings had him at TE14. Pitts has drawn five targets in each of his past two games, turning them into five catches for 29 yards. Touchdowns accounted for 24 of his 51.4 PPR points from Week 5 through Week 7. He topped 50 receiving yards just once in that stretch. The Kansas City Chiefs entered Week 9 allowing 17.8 PPR points per game to tight ends. Pitts is a TE2 for Atlanta's Week 10 home game, with the matchup giving deeper-league managers a reason to stream him.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jake Ferguson Goes to Medical Tent Against Colts
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (undisclosed) went to the medical tent during Sunday's Week 9 game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Nick Harris. The reason for the evaluation and Ferguson's return status were unclear at the time of the report. Ferguson entered the game with a questionable designation for an ankle injury after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday and returning as a limited participant Friday. His only target at the time was a go-ahead, 10-yard touchdown from Dak Prescott on fourth-and-two early in the second quarter. With Luke Schoonmaker (groin) inactive, Dallas had Brevyn Spann-Ford and James Mitchell available at tight end. Spann-Ford caught a four-yard pass on the opening drive.
Source: Nick Harris
Source: Nick Harris
Chase Brown Falls Short of RB1 Expectations in Madrid
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown was stopped for no gain from the one-yard line in the second quarter, and Joe Burrow scored on the next snap. Brown finished with 57 yards on nine carries and caught all three of his targets for 18 yards as Cincinnati beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 in Madrid in Week 9. He scored 10.5 PPR points after entering the game at RB11 in RotoBaller's weekend PPR rankings. Samaje Perine rushed for 43 yards on 11 carries, seven of them in the fourth quarter as Cincinnati protected a lead. Brown had seven carries to Perine's four through three quarters. Brown gained two more yards on the ground than he did in Week 8, but his catches dropped from eight against the Tennessee Titans to three. He finished with 8.9 PPR points in his first meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers, when he caught just two passes. Brown remains a PPR RB2 for the Week 10 home rematch, with his value still tied to catches during a seven-game touchdown drought.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Denny Hamlin a Top Contender for the Win at Homestead?
Denny Hamlin will start on the outside of the front row in second for this week's NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This will be Hamlin's first start on the front row in a Homestead race since 2021. In 21 Cup races at Homestead, Hamlin has three wins, 14 top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 10.2, which ranks second-best of all active drivers. With 35 races completed this season, Hamlin has four wins, 23 top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 9.0. In practice for this week's race, Hamlin displayed top-10 speeds in most categories, including fifth in 25-30 consecutive lap averages. Considering his strong history at Homestead, top-notch equipment, and practice speeds, it would not be a shock to see Hamlin compete for the win, especially when he is still mathematically eligible to compete for the 2026 championship.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Christopher Bell is Set to Compete for the Title at Homestead
Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing will start sixth for this week's Homestead-Miami Speedway NASCAR Cup Series race, the NASCAR Cup Series Championship. Bell is one of only three drivers still able to compete for the 2026 championship and sits 67 points behind the leader. In six Cup races at Homestead, Bell has one win, three top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 12.2. Through the first 35 races of the season, Bell has one win, 19 top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 13.7. In practice for this week's race, Bell ranked third in 10 consecutive lap averages, fifth in 15 consecutive lap averages, and sixth in 20 consecutive lap averages. Fantasy players can consider Bell one of the main contenders to compete for the win in this week's race based on practice speeds and overall track history at Homestead.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Jaylen Waddle Questionable to Return Against Panthers
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (head) is reportedly questionable to return against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9 after heading to the locker room. Zac Stevens reported that Waddle was being evaluated for a concussion in the medical tent after taking a hit. Waddle caught a 23-yard pass from Bo Nix in the first quarter. Nix also targeted Courtland Sutton and Pat Bryant on Denver's opening drive, looking for Bryant near the goal line in the receiver's first game back from an ankle injury.
Source: Zac Stevens
Source: Zac Stevens
Egor Demin Out With Leg Bruise vs. the Mavs
Nets Status Report for 11/8 at Dallas:
— Erik Slater (@ErikSlater_) November 8, 2026
Demin: OUT – Right Leg Bone Bruise
Brown Jr.: OUT - Back, Injury Management
Jefferson: OUT – G League Assignment
Saraf: OUT – G League Assignment
Bilodeau: OUT – G League (Two-Way)
Nelson: OUT - G League (Two-Way)
Fantasy analysis coming soon
Bijan Robinson's Receiving Work Fuels His Fantasy Rebound
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson had 19 carries for the second straight week, and this time he led Atlanta in targets, too. He caught six of seven passes thrown his way for 47 yards in a 34-17 Week 9 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid. His 28-yard catch on third down helped set up his own one-yard touchdown run, which brought Atlanta within seven in the third quarter. Robinson finished with 100 rushing yards and 26.7 PPR points, his best fantasy total since Week 4. His catches and receiving yards alone were worth 10.7 points, more than his entire Week 8 output against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when he went without a catch. Khalil Herbert had the only other carry by an Atlanta running back on Sunday. Atlanta placed Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday after he was limited in all three practices. The Kansas City Chiefs entered Week 9 allowing 96.3 rushing yards per game, and Robinson's work through the air helps keep him an elite RB1 when Atlanta hosts them in Week 10.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Nic Claxton Active for Debut with 16-20 Minute Restriction
Tiago confirms Claxton is active and available to make his debut. 16-20 minute restriction, he won’t start.
— Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) November 8, 2026
Fantasy analysis coming soon
Is William Byron Worth Rostering as A Viable DFS Option for Homestead?
William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports is starting in the eighth position for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This will be the fifth time that Byron will start inside the top 10 in his Cup career at Homestead. In eight prior races at Homestead, Byron has one win, four top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 13.4. After 35 races this season, Byron has one win, 17 top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 15.6. Byron has been incredibly consistent at 1.5-mile Intermediate oval tracks this season, placing in the top 10 in every race at the track type except for the second Charlotte race, where he crashed. In practice for this week's race, Byron ranked as high as 15th in 20 consecutive lap averages. Despite underwhelming practice speeds, Homestead is one of Byron's more favorable tracks statistically, and he has been great at 1.5-mile Intermediate ovals all season. Fantasy players should still consider him as a contrarian option capable of placing in the top 10 for DFS.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Ja'Marr Chase Is Back to Elite WR1 Production
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has topped 30 PPR points in back-to-back games after spending his first six appearances below that mark. His 10 catches, season-high 155 yards and a touchdown were worth 31.5 PPR points Sunday in Madrid, where Cincinnati beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 in Week 9. Chase tied the game with a 47-yard touchdown in the first quarter, then caught five passes for 69 yards on an 88-yard second-quarter drive that ended with a Tee Higgins touchdown. Most of Chase's production came before halftime, and Cincinnati leaned on its backs to close out the win. He accounted for 10 of Joe Burrow's 24 completions, a week after catching 11 passes on 16 targets against the Tennessee Titans. The Pittsburgh Steelers visit Cincinnati in Week 10. Chase turned 12 targets into nine catches for 98 yards and a touchdown in their first meeting, his best yardage total before Week 8. He remains an elite WR1 for the rematch. Chase has scored in four straight games, and the past two alone have accounted for 296 of his 647 receiving yards this season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
